Since I'm reading a lot of older books as part of my summer reading list, I decided I probably won't do full-length reviews for each one. Instead, I'll do a series of "Summer Reading Reviews" that look at 2 or 3 of the books I've read at a time. This way, I can share my… Continue reading Introducing Summer Reading Reviews
Title: I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban Author: Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb Publication Date: October 8, 2013 Format: Paperback Rating: 5 stars When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to… Continue reading CJ Reviews I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Title: Tell the Wind and Fire Author: Sara Rees Brennan Publication Date: April 5, 2016 Format: Advanced Reader Copy Rating: 2.5 stars In a city divided between opulent luxury in the Light and fierce privations in the Dark, a determined young woman survives by guarding her secrets. Lucie Manette was born in the Dark half of the city, but careful… Continue reading CJ Reviews Tell the Wind and Fire by Sara Rees Brennan
Title: The Queen of the Tearling Author: Erika Johansen Publication Date: July 8, 2014 Format: Hardcover Rating: 3.75 stars Young Kelsea Raleigh was raised in hiding after the death of her mother, Queen Elyssa, far from the intrigues of the royal Keep and in the care of two devoted servants who pledged their lives to protect her. Growing up in a… Continue reading CJ Reviews The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Tomorrow is Primary Day here in Pennsylvania, finally. Normally during a presidential election PA is so late in the primary schedule that the candidate is basically already decided and it feels like it doesn't matter who I vote for. That's not the case with this election and in the last couple months I have found… Continue reading Review Shorts: Primary Prep – Clinton & Sanders
Not Another Dumb Blonde 